‘Zen & the Brain’ Dr. James H. Austin interview

Interview with James H. Austin neurologist, Zen practitioner, and author. We spoke with Dr. Austin before his presentation at the Schiffman lecture in Religious Studies on October 14th of 2010. Dr. Austin is perhaps best known for his book ‘Zen and the Brain.’ Dr. Austin answers questions on the tradition of Zen and the future of research in the field of meditation and the “plasticity” of brain change.

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This is one of my favorites and perhaps the single most helpful spiritual book I have read. It is truly an inspired and inspiring work for anyone who seeks authentic scientific understanding of the mystical experience, without trying to brush mysticism aside as mere superstition. I wish more scientists would come forward with their spiritual understanding in such a bold and open way.

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